The RSC carries out multidisciplinary research including policy relevant work on the causes and consequences of forced migration with an emphasis on understanding the experiences of those affected. Research at the RSC is currently organised around three broad areas of investigation which include a variety of disciplinary approaches, special interests and geographical foci:

• Forced migration, global economy and governance
  Research on the political, economic and social contexts which are significant in precipitating forced migration, and in shaping responses by various actors. These include historical linkages (such as colonial or post-colonial relationships); demographic factors, inequality and poverty; societal structures and social relationships; ethnic and religious patterns; development strategies; trade and investment patterns; political forces and governance; and security issues.
  
  
• The Experience and Management of Displacement
  This area primarily involves anthropological, psychosocial and sociological research on: the lived-reality of conflict induced displacement; transition to peace; children and adolescents in conflict situations; psychosocial impact and healing; the work of humanitarian agencies with conflict affected populations.
  
  
• Institutional and Normative Responses to Forced Migration
  This area primarily involves legal and political research on: laws and policies relating to refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons; the history, current workings and future of national, regional and international refugee regimes; and the ethical issues raised by responses to forced migration by states, NGOs and international organisations.

Ethical Guidelines for Good Research Practice
Research Ethics Form